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Sub-System Lead Engineer in Guildford

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Sub-System Lead Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford | On-site | Competitive salary & package



We are seeking a Design Engineer with strong FPGA, VHDL and digital board level design experience to lead on sub systems design and integration of various modules into space / satellite systems.

 

Key Purpose Of Job

The Sub-system design engineer role involves owning a mission technical solution, design, and integration of various modules into the satellite.



Key Tasks



Understand the mission requirements and then derive sub-system requirements

Define the OBDH (on board data handling) sub-system architecture and interfaces to other sub-systems

Update existing FPGA designs, and create new FPGA IP cores, against the mission requirements

of appropriate design documentation

Work closely in a core project team, providing technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers

Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, Technical Solution, Budget and ScheduleExperience



Experience of system level design in either the satellite industry or equivalent

Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL

Several years experience of digital board level designKnowledge & Skills



Knowledge of FPGAs

Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to deliver to challenging schedules

Good inter-personal skills

Organised approach

Good planning skillsBenefits



Highly competitive Salary

Flexible working policies

32 days annual leave + BH

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (6X salary)

Private Health Care

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

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Sub-System Lead Engineer in Guildford

Guildford, UK
Full time

Published on 11/11/2025

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